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Sowore Attacked During Lagos City Marathon
Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, was allegedly attacked by a group of men at the Lagos City Marathon on Saturday morning. The men also attacked some journalists and Sowore’s crew members covering the event, allegedly damaging their cameras and other devices. Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, posted a video of the incident...
EU Launches Major Support Initiative For Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Industry
The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States hosted private sector participants in Lagos State on Saturday to enhance and expand Nigeria's ability to produce vaccines, medications, and other health products, the EU said in a statement. The breakfast meeting with the private sector also focused on increasing efforts to ensure Nigeria is well...
Akpabio Pays Tribute To Adebanjo, Says His Legacy Will Inspire Generations
According to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, marked the end of an era. Akpabio, in a statement he personally signed in Abuja on Saturday, said he received the news of the passing of the renowned leader and elder statesman with profound sadness. According to him, Adebanjo’s glorious exit...
IGP Expands Gender-Based Violence Desk Offices To All Police Divisions
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions across Nigeria. This move is aimed at strengthening the fight against gender-based violence and ensuring easier access to justice for victims. Previously limited to zonal and state commands, the GBV desks will now be present at the...
Canada Responds To Nigeria’s Defence Chief Visa Denial, Cites Privacy Reasons
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has stated that it is unable to disclose the rationale behind Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, not being granted a visa. The High Commission said it can’t reveal the reason due to “privacy reasons.” Musa was scheduled to travel to Canada for an event but was denied a visa by the Canadian embassy...
Buhari Votes In Katsina Local Government Election
In the ongoing local government election, former President Muhammadu Buhari has cast his ballot at his polling station in Daura, Katsina State. Buhari voted at Polling Unit 003, Sarkin Yarn Ward A. He voted alongside the Commissioner for Special Duties, Adnan Na-Habu Daura, around 11:09 am. Governor Dikko Radda, his wife, Zulaihat, and his deputy, Faruk Jobe, have also voted in the...
Binance’s Gambaryan Stands Firm On $150M Bribery Allegation Against Reps
On Saturday, Mr. Tigran Gambaryan, a top official at Binance, maintained that his $150 million bribery accusation against three Nigerian lawmakers was true. He added that his post on Friday was nothing but the truth of what took place in Nigeria. Recall that Gambaryan had taken to the microblogging site, X, on Friday to name Philip Agbese, Ginger Onwusibe, and Peter...
NNPCL Refutes Substandard Fuel Claims, Confirms Dangote As PMS Supplier
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has refuted allegations that it offers high-burn-rate, inferior gasoline. In a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the NNPCL said it was reacting to a viral video claiming that its petrol does not last long in fuel tanks. Our correspondent reports that a video had surfaced online where a content creator claimed he...
Senator Kalu Mourns Afenifere Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo
Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. In a heartfelt condolence message on Friday, Senator Kalu described Pa Adebanjo as a patriotic leader, a strong advocate for democracy, and a symbol of national unity. Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District...
FG Blows Hot, Weighs Response As Embassy Battles To Deflect Criticism
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa's Canada visa denial has continued to generate reactions as the country considers the diplomatic response to the incident inappropriate. Both the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, hinted on Friday that the country could respond “decisively” to the situation. The military officials had been invited to...
